Dora Creek, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dora CreekNew South Wales |
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Scenery from the bank of Dora Creek
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 Dora Creek
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
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| Population | 1,739 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 756/km2 (1,960/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2264 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Coorumbung | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Dora Creek is a small suburb in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie. You can find it west of Lake Macquarie and north of the town of Morisset.
What's in Dora Creek?
Dora Creek gets its name from the actual creek that flows through the area. Long ago, the local Aboriginal people called it "Doree Doree". This name meant "Creek running into a lake".
The way the creek meets Lake Macquarie is quite special. The banks of the creek stretch out into the lake like two long fingers. This makes it look like the creek is actually inside the lake! This unique shape is why the Aboriginal name makes so much sense.
The City of Lake Macquarie Council cares a lot about the environment here. They have worked hard to restore the creek's banks. They also teach people how important it is to protect creeks and waterways.
Dora Creek is known for its beautiful views. It's also close to the Watagan Mountains. Getting there is easy, as it's near the Sydney–Newcastle Freeway and has its own train station, Dora Creek Railway Station.
Who Lives in Dora Creek?
In 2016, about 1,643 people lived in Dora Creek. Most people (82.1%) were born in Australia. Also, 92.8% of people spoke only English at home. When asked about their religion, many people said they had no religion (31.4%). Others were Anglican (23.9%) or Catholic (17.8%).
